When a home deteriorates past the point of being a fixer-upper, the most realistic option for salvaging the property is residential demolition. It may even be a safer and more cost-effective option than trying to fix the building. How can you tell if a home is beyond repair? If you’ve recently bought a new lot and aren’t sure whether the building is worth holding on to, here are some points to consider.

Neighborhood Standards & Market Value 

Depending on the city and neighborhood the property is located in, it could potentially be worth more following demolition. This is often true in high-value areas, where surrounding homes are generally larger, newer, and have more modern features than the home in question. Constructing a new house or demolishing and renovating a portion of the property may bring higher value and return on investment.

Structural Problems 

Homes with damaged foundations and framing or grading issues are difficult to repair and may lead to worse problems, such as flooding or collapse. In cases like this, residential demolition followed by a rebuild is the most reasonable and safe solution. You will especially benefit from this if your utility lines (e.g., wiring or plumbing) are outdated or severely damaged.

Layout

If the layout of the house doesn’t fit with your lifestyle or needs, it is sometimes possible to fix that with certain renovations like removing or adding a wall. This isn’t always an option, however, because of certain structural characteristics, such as if a wall is load-bearing or not. If your layout cannot be changed to your liking, you may need a full or partial residential demolition.

If you require residential demolition and live near Chillicothe, OH, get in touch with Gillum Brothers Excavating. The family-owned company helps customers with a variety of projects, possessing over 50 years of excavating, land clearing, and demolition experience. Call (740) 773-3425 to request an estimate, or visit their website for more information about their services.